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Dubai Investments Plans Investments In Education, Healthcare

The group is is in advanced talks to set up a university and a school as part of its strategy in expanding into education and healthcare sectors.

Damac Extends Size Of Mega Shopping Strip In AKOYA

The Drive at AKOYA will be extended to 2.5 kilometres from its initial length of 1.3 kilometres due to demand, the luxury property developer said.

Sanofi Expands Generic Drug Range Through Stake In Dubai’s Globalpharma

Globalpharma will produce anti-infective, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal drugs for the Middle Eastern market, following its acquisition by Sanofi.

GGICO, Orion Holdings JV Launch Residential Project In Dubai

Platinum Residences, in Dubai Silicon Oasis, will comprise of two towers, featuring 200 apartments and will be completed by April 2015.

Dubai’s DIFC To Meet Investors For Dollar Sukuk Issue; Picks Four Banks

The company has picked Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Noor Bank and Standard Chartered for the sukuk sale, according to the document.

Flydubai Set For Mumbai Launch

Airline won’t be able to compete with Emirates on scheduling but will on price

Dubai’s DP World Q3 Gross Volumes Rise 9%

Consolidated volumes, at terminals over which DP World has control, rose 8.8 per cent to 7.3 million TEU.

UAE Telco du Posts 18% Rise In Q3 Profit

The firm made a net profit of Dhs558.7 million ($152.11 million) in the three months to Sept. 30.

Emirates Starts Budapest Flights

New route enhances Hungarian capital’s connectivity to eastern markets

Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Projects Worth Dhs4.5bn In Dubai’s Internet City And Media City

The projects will be built over five years and will include 10 million square feet of space for innovation complexes, technology laboratories and smart buildings.

Emaar Chairman Alabbar Welcomes Talk Of Dubai Property Market Slowdown

The International Monetary Fund also said on Monday that rises in Dubai property prices had moderated, and were now less of a concern.

Dubai Financial Market Q3 Net Profit Rises 85%

DFM made a net profit of Dhs153.5 million in the three months to Sept. 30.

Emaar, Dubai Holding To Develop World’s Tallest Twin Towers In Creek Project

The mega development, spread across six million sq metres, will include residences, integrated transportation systems, and green open parks.

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Up 9.9% In September

Dubai International Airport also saw a growth in traffic during the first nine months in 2014, which reached 52 million compared to 49 million during the same period last year.

Dubai’s Aramex Posts 16% Rise In Q3 Net Profit

Third-quarter revenue rose to Dhs922 million, up 12 per cent year-on-year.

Dubai Lender Mashreq Q3 Net Profit Rises 26%

The lender made a net profit of Dhs596.8 million ($162.5 million) in the third quarter of 2014, up from Dhs473.2 million from the same period last year.

Hard Rock Hotel To Open In Dubai Marina

The hotel, being developed in partnership with Abu Dhabi Financial Group and real estate developer Sheffield Holdings, will be situated in Marina 101 in Dubai Marina.

IMF Says Less Concerned About Dubai Property Prices

A senior IMF official said that risks in Dubai’s real estate market seems to have decreased partly due to the measures taken by the government in limiting speculative buying.

Dubai Investments Q3 Profit Rises 17.4%

The conglomerate said its net profit was Dhs189.1 million ($51.5 million) in the third quarter, compared with Dhs161.1 million in the same period of 2013.

Sony To Open World’s First Underwater Xperia Aquatech Store In Dubai

The Japanese electronics giant said that the world’s first Xperia Aquatech store in Dubai is nearing completion and will open on December 3.

Stock News: Markets In UAE, Qatar Edge Up

Dubai’s index rose 1.8 per cent to 4,653 points as most stocks gained.

Dubai’s RTA Completes 14km Long Jumeirah Corniche Project

The project features a walkway and jogging track running from the Dubai Marine Beach resort up to Burj Al Arab hotel.

Emaar Launches New Five-Star Serviced Apartment Complex In Turkey

Part of the Emaar Square integrated community, it marks the first full fledged hotel and residence project of The Address Hotels and Resorts brand in the international market.

Ebola Suspect At Dubai Airport Tests Negative, Leaves Country

The man, coming from Liberia, was transiting at Dubai and was suspected of having the virus after suffering from diarrhea.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q3 Net Profit Nearly Doubles

eyaar, one of the companies worst hit by Dubai’s property market collapse in 2009-2010, made a quarterly profit of Dhs78.5 million.

Dubai Fund DIC Expects Doncasters, Almatis Sales In 18 Months

DIC has been selling down its portfolio of assets to service its debt, most recently selling German packaging company Mauser for $1.72 billion.

Dubai Islamic Bank May Boost Capital After Strong Loan Growth – CEO

The bank’s chief executive said there were a number of options available to boost its capital reserves but it would choose the cheapest way to boost the ratio at the time it chose to act.

Pictures: Dubai’s Upcoming Bollywood Theme Park

The Bollywood theme park, featuring five movie themed areas, is part of the upcoming Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Dubai Islamic Bank Q3 Net Profit Rises 55.7%

The bank made Dhs676.8 million of net profit attributable to the owners of the bank in the three months to September 30.

Emirates NBD Q3 Net Profit Doubles, Beats Forecasts

ENBD’s earnings have been given a lift in recent quarters by a resurgence in the Dubai economy.